# Ultimate Lightbox

> Ultimate Lightbox has 1K+ active installs, a 4.1/5 rating from 19 reviews and 392 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 73/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Ultimate Lightbox is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

**Add a responsive lightbox to any or all images on your site**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 60,239
- **Downloads (30 days):** 392 (-16.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.1/5 from 19 reviews
- **Health score:** 73/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1.12
- **Last updated:** Jul 29, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Rustaurius (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rustaurius/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-lightbox/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [image lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-lightbox/) | #3 | 4 |
| [image zoom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/image-zoom/) | #2 | 18 |
| [jquery lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/jquery-lightbox/) | #2 | 2 |
| [lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/lightbox/) | #57 | 269 |
| [wordpress lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-lightbox/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| image lightbox | #16 | 1,322 |
| image zoom | #36 | 1,102 |
| jquery lightbox | #7 | 401 |
| lightbox | #13 | 1,540 |
| wordpress lightbox | #9 | 1,503 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 93.5%
- Other: 6.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Gallery Lightbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gallery-lightbox-slider/) | 10K+ | 4.7/5 (106) | Sep 2, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [Image and Video Lightbox, Image PopUp](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lightbox-popup/) | 1K+ | 3.3/5 (12) | Feb 2, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 4 | [Master Image Feed for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/master-image-feed-elementor/) | 10+ | — | Aug 23, 2023 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Lightbox free?
Yes. Ultimate Lightbox is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Ultimate Lightbox safe to use in 2026?
Ultimate Lightbox is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.1/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Ultimate Lightbox?
Ultimate Lightbox is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 60,239 times since it launched in August 2016. It was downloaded 392 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Ultimate Lightbox work with WordPress 7.1?
Ultimate Lightbox is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Ultimate Lightbox last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.12, was released on July 29, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Ultimate Lightbox?
Ultimate Lightbox is developed and maintained by Rustaurius.

### What are the best alternatives to Ultimate Lightbox?
The most popular alternatives to Ultimate Lightbox are Gallery Lightbox (10K+ installs), Image and Video Lightbox, I… (1K+ installs) and Master Image Feed for Eleme… (10+ installs).


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